Permanent

Senior Programme Manager

Expert Employment

North London, N8 0JP

45000 - 55000 Per Annum None

Posted: 25 July 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 24 August 2026

Ref: 3324

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About the Role

The Senior Programme Manager will lead complex engineering projects in North London, managing customer-funded development programmes from bid stage through delivery. This permanent role offers a salary between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, schedules, and risk management, serving as the primary contact for customers and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities include full project lifecycle management, financial forecasting, bid preparation, and subcontractor oversight. Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential for this position, which requires regular on-site presence to ensure projects meet time, cost, and quality expectations.

We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to lead complex engineering projects from bid stage through to delivery. You will manage customer-funded development programmes, coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage engineering projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Act as the main point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate engineering, operations, procurement, quality, and commercial teams.
Monitor project performance, financial forecasts, and programme progress.
Support bid preparation and project governance.
Manage subcontractors and ensure contractual obligations are met.
Requirements
Degree, HND, or equivalent experience in Project Management or Engineering.
Around five years of experience managing engineering or technical projects.
Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Experience delivering projects from concept through to completion.
APM qualification is desirable.
Experience within defence, maritime, aerospace, or other highly regulated engineering environments would be advantageous.